Charné Bosman part of exciting new race
A brand new race, which is part of a new concept, will be presented this weekend at the Forest Hill shopping center in Centurion.
Comrades Marathon women’s race winner Charné Bosman will get a good start to her pre-season training when she lines up for the inaugural Forest Hill City Summer Race in Centurion on Sunday, December 4.
Local resident Bosman, who clinched her first Comrades title in May this year, will headline the 10km field for the latest addition to Pretoria’s road race calendar.
The event, which also includes a 5km run/walk, will see club and social athletes enjoying a scenic out-and-back route through the plots and upmarket residential estates surrounding the host shopping centre.
According to Forest Hill City general manager Annah Moremela, around 1 000 runners and walkers are expected to turn out for the first edition of what is envisioned to become a seasonal series.
“The Summer Race will be the test run for this concept, with the idea being that we hold winter, spring and autumn editions in the future,” said Moremela.
“Forest Hill City is just 15 minutes’ drive from areas like Brooklyn, Kyalami, Midrand, Sunninghill and Lonehill, so it’s a great training race for all Gauteng athletes. For our social runners and walkers, it’s also a great way to fight holiday flab and a stepping stone to a fitter, healthier 2017,” Moremela concluded.
A limited number of goodie bags will be available for all who pre-register, with last-minute entries open from 5am on race day. The 10km event is open to entrants 14 years and older, while there is no age restriction on the 5km. Both routes are suitable for wheelchair athletes, and parents pushing prams will be asked to start at the back of the field.
Both distances start at 07:00 and medals will be awarded to all finishers who cross the line within the two-hour cut-off time.
Entry forms are available at www.foresthillcity.co.za. For more information, phone 012-007-0917 or email runforesthillrun@gmail.com.
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